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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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